Learning objective
- To evaluate the significance of religious scripture to some people.
Success criteria
- I can give examples of how the
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
- A2: Describe and understand links
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Cross-curricular links
English
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Explain that the children will talk with a partner about the statement on the slide and give a reason for their answer. Display the Presentation: Explain the answer and read the statement aloud. Arrange the children in pairs and allow time for discussion.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should use the Activity: Practices chart to record their ideas during the Main event; could have access to the videos or the Presentation: Guru Granth Sahib to remind them of the practices.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should describe something they treat with great respect and why, relating it to how Sikhs treat the Guru Granth Sahib; could make links between the meaning of the words Waheguru and Guru Granth Sahib and why it might be considered sacred or holy by many Sikhs.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: providing examples of how the Guru
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Vocabulary definitions
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Guru
A religious teacher or leader from the Sikh or Hindu worldview.
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gurdwara
A special place where Sikhs gather to receive blessings, pray, serve others, learn and hold events
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In this unit
Assessment - R&W Y3/4 (B): Is scripture central to religion?
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 1: What do some people believe about scripture?
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 2: What can we find out about scripture?
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 3: How do some Buddhists use written texts?
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 4: How do some people demonstrate the value of scripture?
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 5: How is scripture used by some Muslims?
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 6: Is scripture central to religion?
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Last update: 14th July, 2025
